
Jacques Israelievitch, violin
Kanae Matsumoto, piano
Last Saturday night, I got to shoot the rehearsal of another great event, French Dressing by Gateway Performance Series. Internationally renowned violinist Jacques Israelievitch is one of the most distinguished performing artists in North America and abroad, giving concerts, teaching, and conducting regularly throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Born in Cannes, France and currently residing in Toronto, Canada, Mr. Israelievitch is made his solo debut on French National Radio at the age of eleven, graduated from the Paris Conservatory with three first prizes at just sixteen and was subsequently a prizewinner at the International Paganini Competition.
He is joined by pianist Kanae Matsumoto, whose performance was described as “unfailingly crisp, warm and sensitive” by Showtime Magazine. The program contains pieces influenced by French Impressionism and American jazz: full of colors, rhythm, and fun!

















































